Stepney and Poplar (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Stepney and Poplar was a special area in London that had its own representative, called a Member of Parliament (MP). This MP was chosen by the people living in Stepney and Poplar to speak for them in the House of Commons. The House of Commons is a big part of the UK Parliament, where laws are made for the country.
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History of Stepney and Poplar
This area was created as a special voting district for the general election in February 1974. It mostly took the place of an older area called Stepney.
Stepney and Poplar stopped being a separate voting area in 1983. After that, parts of it became new areas like Bethnal Green and Stepney.
This voting area also shared its borders with a similar area for local elections. This was for choosing councillors for the Greater London Council in 1973, 1977, and 1981.
What Were the Boundaries?
The boundaries of a voting area show exactly where its borders are. For Stepney and Poplar, the area included several parts of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. These parts were called wards.
The wards included were:
- Limehouse
- Poplar East
- Poplar Millwall
- Poplar South
- Poplar West
- Redcoat
- St Dunstan's
- St Katharine's
- St Mary's
- Shadwell
Who Was the Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament (MP) is a person elected by the people in a constituency to represent them in the UK Parliament. They work in the House of Commons to make decisions for the country.
Stepney and Poplar had one MP during its time:
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Peter Shore | Labour | |
| 1983 | The area was changed: see Bethnal Green and Stepney | ||
Election Results Summary
Elections were held in Stepney and Poplar to choose the Member of Parliament. The same person, Peter Shore, was elected each time.
1979 General Election
In the 1979 election, Peter Shore won again for the Labour Party. He received the most votes, showing he was very popular in the area.
October 1974 General Election
Another election happened in October 1974. Peter Shore was re-elected as the MP for Stepney and Poplar. He continued to represent the Labour Party.
February 1974 General Election
The very first election for this area was in February 1974. Peter Shore was the first MP elected for Stepney and Poplar. He won representing the Labour Party.
